Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn talks about the benefits of this project and why it is needed.
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Illinois DOT: Explaining the I-55 Managed Lane Project
Tuesday, February 16th, 2016Philadelphia, PA: The Economic Impact of “Green City, Clean Waters”
Tuesday, February 16th, 2016
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS NETWORK
OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA
The purpose of this report is to articulate the local economic impact of Green City, Clean Waters (GCCW), an ambitious initiative of the Philadelphia Water Department that seeks to invest in green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) projects throughout the City of Philadelphia. GCCW fulfills federally established water quality requirements in ways that are simultaneously environmentally sustainable, positive for the local economy, and beneficial to neighborhoods throughout the City (see Table ES.1).
Wilmington, DE: Building Our Economy By Investing in Delaware’s Infrastructure
Monday, February 15th, 2016
“Supporting a strong economy and a high quality of life for Delawareans requires a safe and efficient transportation system,” Gov. Markell said. “The new US 301—and other projects like it—will keep our people safe, while helping to attract and retain employers and the strong workforce Delaware needs for the 21st century. That will keep Delaware moving forward.”
View this complete post...Ride Along The Rails from Raleigh to Charlotte, NC
Friday, February 12th, 2016
Get a firsthand look at the railroad projects being completed along the Raleigh-Charlotte corridor with federal and state funding for the Piedmont Improvement Program.
View this complete post...Atlanta, GA: Economic Benefits of Investing in Transit
Thursday, February 11th, 2016
HNTB CORPORATION
In November 2014, HNTB Corporation, in partnership with the Metro Atlanta Chamber, completed and submitted a study of the “Economic Benefits of Investing in Transportation.” The document served as a resource to the Joint Study Committee on Critical Transportation Infrastructure Funding leading to the Georgia State General Assembly enacting HB 170. The Transportation Funding Act of 2015 is estimated to generate just under $1B per year in new transportation funding for road and bridge projects. With Georgia’s road funding needs largely addressed, it is prudent to study other elements of the state’s transportation ecosystem, including public transportation in Metro Atlanta.
Palmetto Beach, FL: A Mural of Miniatures
Tuesday, February 9th, 2016
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) along with the City of Tampa’s Art Programs Division devise an interesting way for the Palmetto Beach neighborhood to re-capture its identity while dealing with the transportation needs of Port Tampa Bay. Artist Stephen Hayford plays a major role in helping Palmetto Beach residents express community pride.
View this complete post...Public Transit Beats a McLaren to the Super Bowl
Monday, February 8th, 2016
If you’re in San Francisco and happen to have an extra 190 grand lying around, maybe you were thinking about getting a McLaren 570S because you wanna quickly get to the Super Bowl in Santa Clara. As we figure out the most efficient way to get to Levi’s Stadium, it turns out that that may not be the case.
View this complete post...Corporate Demand for Renewable Energy in Michigan
Monday, February 8th, 2016
ADVANCED ENERGY ECONOMY (AEE)
Leading corporations nationwide have demonstrated their desire to purchase renewable energy. As of 2014, 43% of Fortune 500 companies and 60% of Fortune 100 companies have set climate and/or clean energy targets,1 and as of December 2015, 49 major corporations, representing a market cap of $15 trillion, have signed on to the Corporate Renewable Energy Buyers’ Principles (see appendix).
Hood River Valley, OR: The Farmer’s Irrigation District
Friday, February 5th, 2016
The FID’s existing open ditch irrigation system wasn’t reliable, agricultural runoff was causing water quality issues, and the system was wasting water resources. To help solve the issues, the FID used CWSRF loans to pipe and pressurize the irrigation system and to install in-pipe hydroelectric generators. The enhanced system provides irrigators reliable access to water; a range of water-savings irrigation options; and reduced labor costs and conserves six billion gallons of water annually.
View this complete post...Central Texas: Vulnerability of Infrastructure to Extreme Weather
Friday, February 5th, 2016
CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (CAMPO)
The specific purpose of this study was to assess the potential vulnerability of a limited selection of critical transportation assets in the CAMPO region to the effects of extreme weather and climate; to highlight lessons learned in the process, and to outline potential next steps toward enhancing the resilience of the region’s transportation infrastructure. The assets evaluated include roadways, bridges, and rail, and the climate-related stressors considered were flooding, drought, extreme heat, wildfire, and extreme cold (icing). Commensurate with the region’s Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) – under development at the time of writing), the year 2040 was selected as the analysis horizon.
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